The tire, designed for improved grip and prolonged tread life, features four grooves to ensure stability and proper water evacuation; dual layers of polyester carcass ply and strengthened sidewalls to provide a consistent footprint and excellent durability; and increased rubber-to-road contact that allows responsive maneuvers, according to Federal.
The XR01 will be available in the first quarter of 2009 in 12 popular sizes, ranging from 13- to 15-inch rim diameters. More sizes will follow. (Tire Review/Akron)